John Denver Filmography

Born:: December 31, 1943 in Roswell, NM
Occupation:: Actor, Composer (Music Score), Singer
Birth name:: Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.
Biography:: Blessed with a soaring tenor and a knack for writing upbeat songs promoting nature, love, the simple life and American values, John Denver was among the top mainstream country/pop of the early to mid '70s. At the peak of his popularity, Denver made a bid at becoming an actor playing an average Joe...Read More

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Pete Huttlinger: Learn to Play the Songs of John Denver, Vol. 4

Crew: Featured Music

Synopsis: Pete Huttlinger served as a longtime sideman to country-music superstar John Denver. He uses his knowledge on this educational release to help the viewer learn how to play ten of Sdenver's most beloved songs including "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," "Leaving on a Jet Plane," and "Back Home Again." Read More

2008
Lady Liberty: A Musical Salute to America and Freedom

Synopsis: Hal Linden of Barney Miller fame hosts this musical special and salute to the American way of freedom and liberty. Many special guest stars appear in this video, including performances by The Beach Boys, Tony Danza, the late John Denver, and Martin Sheen. Also featured are Lee Greenwood, best Read More

1999
Take Me Home: The John Denver Story

Crew: Book Author

Actors: Chad Lowe, Kristin Davis, Gerald McRaney, Brian Markinson, Susan Hogan

Synopsis: Henry John Deutchendorf started his career in music as a guitar-strumming folkie who got his first big break as a member of the Chad Mitchell Trio in the early 1960s; with the dawn of the 1970s, as John Denver he became one of the biggest and most recognizable figures in popular music, and this Read More

1999
Chad Mitchell Trio Reunion: Mighty Day

Synopsis: The Chad Mitchell Trio were one of the many vocal groups who rose to prominence during the folk music boom of the early '60s, and they proved to be a springboard for greater success for John Denver (who was once a member of the group) and Roger McGuinn (who was the trio's accompanist before Read More

1998
Walking Thunder

Actors: John Denver, James Read, Chief Ted Thin Elk, Klara Irene Miracle, David Tom

Synopsis: A family has many wild experiences while visiting the western United States. While there, they encounter a Native American trader and a fearsome albino bear. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

1997
Nature: John Denver - Let This Be a Voice

Crew: Producer

Synopsis: Originally aired on PBS, Nature: John Denver -- Let This Be a Voice follows the late Denver piloting a private plane above American scenery. The singer was known for his great appreciation of nature's splendor, and the soundtrack is supplemented by several of his songs. Ironically, Denver died in Read More

1997
SongXpress: Classic Acoustic for Guitar, Vol. 2

Synopsis: Tommy Anthony teaches the fundamentals of solo guitar work in Songxpress: Classic Acoustic for Guitar. Armed only with his instrument and a few choice tunes, the instructor breaks down the basics of fingerpicking patterns. In accordance with up-to-date technology, Songxpress incorporates web site Read More

1996
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

Synopsis: John Denver performs a wide variety of hits from throughout his career in this special video concert, which was released shortly before his untimely death. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide Read More

1995
John Denver: Montana Christmas Skies

Actors: John Denver

Synopsis: John Denver is joined by guest stars Clint Black, Kathy Mattea, and Patty Loveless in this video (originally aired as a TV special in 1991) that offers a down-home sampling of the joy and beauty of the Christmas season. Songs include "Christmas for Cowboys," "A Change in the Air," "Til Santa's Read More

1991
Higher Ground

Synopsis: When a retired FBI agent takes on the job of pilot for a friend's Alaskan air charter service he discovers a drug smuggling operation. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

1988
Fire and Ice

Crew: Composer (Music Score)

Actors: John Eaves, Suzy Chaffee

Synopsis: Narrated by John Denver, it is love at first sight for French-Canadian skier John (John Eaves, world freestyle ski champion) when he crosses paths with Suzy (Suzy Chaffee, U.S. Olympic ski team member) on the ski slopes. Determined to win over the girl of his dreams, John travels from slope to Read More

1987
Foxfire

Actors: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, John Denver

Synopsis: Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn, stars of the Broadway drama Foxfire, recreate their stage roles in this TV-movie adaptation. Tandy plays a 79-year-old Georgia mountain woman, whose highly prized independence is threatened when she sells her land. Cronyn plays Tandy's husband, who though long dead Read More

1987
Video Love Songs

1986
The Christmas Gift

Crew: Composer (Music Score), Singer

Actors: John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, Gennie James

Synopsis: In this holiday drama, a widowed architect tries to mix business with pleasure when he takes his daughter on a business trip to a strange town in Colorado. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

1986
The Leftovers

Synopsis: Originally broadcast as an installment of ABC's Disney Sunday Movie anthology, The Leftovers marked the TV acting debut of singer John Denver. He is cast as Max Sinclair, the director f a foster-care facility for older orphans who, for various reasons, no one has ever adopted. Described themselves Read More

1986
Muppet Video Series: Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Synopsis: Part of the Muppet Video Series, which features episodes starring the beloved felt puppets, Muppet Video Series: Children's Song and Stories With the Muppets compiles new material with clips from previously aired Muppet Show episodes. Kids join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, and the gang for a Read More

1985
Rock & Roll Call

1984
John Denver and The Muppets: A Rocky Mountain Holiday

Actors: John Denver, Muppets

1983
Oh, God!

Actors: George Burns, John Denver, Teri Garr, Donald Pleasence, Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis: Adapted by Larry Gelbart from the novel by Avery Corman, the film stars John Denver as Jerry Landers, the assistant manager of a grocery store who is chosen by God (George Burns) to spread the Word to the rest of the world. Not surprisingly, Jerry is soon labelled a basket case: even his loving Read More

1977
Doris Day Today

Actors: Doris Day, Tim Conway, John Denver, Rich Little

Synopsis: This 90 minute program captures a 1975 TV specials starring the beloved actress and singer Doris Day, which features a number of duets with singer-songwriter John Denver including Sunshine Medley, Exactly Like You, and Follow Me. The special also includes comedy sketches with funnyman Tim Conway Read More

1975
The Bears and I

Crew: Composer (Music Score)

Actors: Patrick Wayne

Synopsis: Winston Hibler, who produced many of those Disney "True Life Adventures" of the 1950s, was at the controls of The Bears and I. Patrick Wayne plays Bob Leslie, a Vietnam veteran who heads to the Canadian Rockies when he's discharged. Here he adopts three bear cubs, whose mother has been killed. Read More

1974
Sunshine

Crew: Singer

Synopsis: After a young mother is diagnosed with terminal bone cancer, she begins writing a journal containing her most heartfelt thoughts. It is to be her legacy to her beloved husband and daughter. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

1973
The Gospel Road

Crew: Songwriter

Actors: Robert Elfstrom, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash

Synopsis: This musical documentary of Jesus' life, filmed mostly in Israel, takes a nondenominational but conservative religious approach to the story. Johnny Cash and Larry Murray wrote the script, and the film was produced by June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash. The music includes songs by John Denver, Kris Kristofferson Read More

1973